Mint Milkshake Maraschino Cherry (Print View)
A creamy, cool mint milkshake topped with a sweet maraschino cherry for a refreshing delight.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups vanilla ice cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Flavorings
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure mint extract
04 - 2 tablespoons sugar
05 - Green food coloring (optional)
→ Garnish
06 - Whipped cream
07 - 2 maraschino cherries with stems
# Method:
01 - Place vanilla ice cream, milk, mint extract, sugar, and food coloring in blender container.
02 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
03 - Taste mixture and add additional sugar or mint extract if desired to achieve preferred sweetness and intensity.
04 - Pour blended mixture evenly into two chilled glasses.
05 - Top each glass with generous swirl of whipped cream.
06 - Place maraschino cherry on whipped cream of each milkshake and serve immediately.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- Ready in under five minutes with zero cooking involved
- Tastes exactly like the milkshakes from old fashioned diners
02 -
- Over blending can make the mixture too thin and watery
- Peppermint extract is stronger than pure mint extract
03 -
- Chill your blender canister in advance for extra cold results
- Make a double batch and freeze leftovers in popsicle molds